austere
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Books, music and cushions are popular recommendations, standing in contrast to the more austere guidance from Israeli authorities, which includes having a radio, batteries, a phone charger and ID papers.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
She expressed approval of the conditions - warm even in the sub-zero temperatures that Denmark was experiencing, but basic bordering on austere.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
A traditional New England Republican who cut an almost austere figure on and off the bench, Souter joined the court in 1990.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
“Mise en place,” French for everything in its place, sounds austere, but the practice itself is anything but.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
General Dreedle waited in austere silence until the car door slammed and then demanded, “Which one is this ?” Colonel Moodus checked his roster.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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